The house was dark and silent.

Meaning: There was no light or sound in the building where people live.

Choice of Words: Dark means without light, and silent means without sound. The house is the building where people live.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• The night was dark and silent except for the noise.
• The room was dark and silent.
• The kitchen was dark and silent, save for the ticking clock.
• The room was dark and silent, perfect for sleep.
• Lights out, house silent, peaceful.
• The old house stood silent on the hill.
• They played hide-and-seek in the dark, quiet house.
• Silent ballet, performed in the dark.
• Clean house, happy house.
• The curious cat explored the dark, empty house.